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<p class="" data-start="68" data-end="145"><strong data-start="68" data-end="76">nmbr</strong> is a Dubai-based startup registered in the state of Delaware, USA.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="149" data-end="210">The company launched its public waitlist starting April 14.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="214" data-end="283">The first one million users will receive exclusive digital “nmbrs.”</p>
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<p class="" data-start="287" data-end="353">These users will also be granted Restricted Common Stock shares.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="357" data-end="419">This offer gives users actual equity ownership in the company.</p>
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<p>Sary and ShopUp have merged to form the SILQ Group, expanding B2B trade connections.<br />
This merger taps into the $682 billion trade corridor between Gulf nations and South Asia.<br />
SILQ Group plans to offer fintech solutions via their new financial arm, SILQ Financial.<br />
Major investors like Sanabil Investments and Valar Ventures back this ambitious merger.<br />
The merger benefits SMEs with enhanced logistics, finance, and technological support.</p>


<p>Rentify secures $500,000 to enhance its digital rental platform in the Emirati market.<br />
The startup aims to digitise the rental process, using AI for tenant verification.<br />
Funding will boost technical skills and expand operations across the UAE.<br />
COO Rajneel Kumar focuses on reducing paperwork, offering streamlined digital agreements.<br />
Rentify highlights 24-hour customer support for hassle-free landlord and tenant experiences.</p>


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<p data-start="3" data-end="71"><strong data-start="3" data-end="20" data-is-only-node="">Pronoia is #1</strong> – Outperforms ChatGPT and DeepSeek in Arabic AI.</p>
<p data-start="76" data-end="162"><strong data-start="76" data-end="96" data-is-only-node="">Mastering Arabic</strong> – Understands dialects and cultural context with high accuracy.</p>
<p data-start="167" data-end="245"><strong data-start="167" data-end="188" data-is-only-node="">Secure and Flexible</strong> – Offers high security and lower costs for businesses.</p>
<p data-start="250" data-end="316"><strong data-start="250" data-end="273" data-is-only-node="">A Win for Arabic AI</strong> – Proves Arabic AI can compete globally.</p>
<p data-start="321" data-end="405" data-is-last-node=""><strong data-start="321" data-end="343" data-is-only-node="">A Promising Future</strong> – Paving the way for smarter Arabic content and AI systems.</p>
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<p>Zain Bahrain earned the Corporate Ethical Procurement and Supply certification from CIPS.<br />
Their procurement team completed extensive training on fraud, bribery, and corruption prevention.<br />
Shayma AlHelaibi highlighted the company&#8217;s dedication to high ethical business standards.<br />
Sam Achampong praised Zain Bahrain&#8217;s focus on robust ethical procurement strategies.<br />
This certification strengthens transparency and trust across Zain Bahrain&#8217;s supply chain.</p>


<p>NymCard, a Middle Eastern embedded finance platform, raised $33 million in a Series B round.<br />
QED Investors led the investment, marking their first venture funding in the Gulf region.<br />
NymCard operates in over 10 countries, offering financial infrastructure to various businesses.<br />
Their in-house platform, nCore, provides seamless card issuing and payment processing.<br />
With new funding, NymCard aims to expand its customised financial solutions across the region.</p>


<p>HyperPay&#8217;s Tap-on-Phone lets UAE businesses accept payments via Android smartphones.<br />
This tech aids small businesses by removing need for traditional point-of-sale machines.<br />
Fintech startups in the region secured $700 million in 2024, indicating investor confidence.<br />
HyperPay plans to expand into Saudi Arabia and Egypt, riding a wave of fintech investment.<br />
The UAE&#8217;s shift to a cashless society is advancing rapidly, making digital payments ubiquitous.</p>


Abu Dhabi Government Accelerates Digital Strategy

<p>Abu Dhabi is partnering with Microsoft and Core42 to revolutionise public services digitally.<br />
The agreement includes establishing a sovereign cloud infrastructure to streamline government interactions.<br />
Ambitious plans aim to make Abu Dhabi the first fully AI-native government by 2027.<br />
An AED 13 billion investment supports over 200 AI-driven solutions for public service efficiency.<br />
This collaboration highlights Abu Dhabi&#8217;s approach to merging technology with governmental needs.</p>


<p>Mylo receives approval to implement fully digital client registration in Egypt&#8217;s fintech market. The new system enables quick account setup without physical paperwork, enhancing convenience. CEO Mohamed Khattab emphasises Mylo&#8217;s commitment to simplifying consumer finance. This effort aligns with B.TECH&#8217;s vision and supports financial inclusion and digital accessibility. The expansion includes reaching into Upper Egypt to provide broader financial access.</p>


<p>PlaysOut has raised $7 million in seed funding, led by OKX Ventures. The platform enables developers to launch mini-games on Telegram, Discord, and YouTube. Integration of blockchain features streamlines processes for developers and players. Funds will enhance the game ecosystem, form partnerships, and improve market presence. PlaysOut plans to release their embedded SDK, facilitating easier blockchain integration.</p>


<p>Saudi Arabia&#8217;s credit rating was upgraded to &#8220;A+&#8221; by S&#038;P due to economic reforms. Vision 2030 efforts have increased institutional transparency, improving governance. Challenges include falling oil prices, expected to reach $70 per barrel by 2025. Despite potential fiscal deficits, non-oil economic sectors show strong growth. Saudi Aramco&#8217;s ventures continue, supporting Vision 2030 through investments and share offerings.</p>


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<p>    ROG XG Mobile External GPU: Say hello to the world&#8217;s first Thunderbolt 5 external graphics card. Housing NVIDIA&#8217;s GeForce RTX 5090 mobile chip, it&#8217;s set to supercharge your gaming rigs.</p>
<p>    ROG G700 Series Desktops: For those who crave uncompromised performance, these towers come loaded with next-gen Intel or AMD processors and NVIDIA&#8217;s GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs, all kept cool with advanced cooling wizardry.</p>
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